Connecting Top Talent with Early-Stage Startups

We match ambitious, high-caliber talent with top venture-backed startups — before anyone else knows they’re hiring. From your first job to your career-defining change, we're here to help.

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What we do

We’ve partnered with:

Why choose us

 Your unfair advantage in finding your next role.

Other Recruiters

Volume Over Fit

High candidate volume with little attention to long-term fit or startup stage alignment.

Transactional Process

Minimal communication once intros are made, leaving you to handle the rest.

Black Box

You're left guessing with little feedback or transparency

With DRH Search

Startup-Aligned Hiring

Finding you the best startups in readiness, stage-fit, and cultural alignment.

Hands-On Partnership

We stay actively involved from sourcing to offer, acting as an extension of your team.

Transparency and optionality

We're upfront with what you need and what clients we have, centering your preferences and expertise.

Meet The Founder

Founder's Note

A recruiter who believes hiring should be human, not transactional.

A recruiter who believes hiring should be human, not transactional.

I founded DRH Search in 2019 to provide recruiting solutions specifically focused on early-stage startups.  I've been lucky enough to partner with some amazing founders and hiring managers at startups across the country from seed to Series B and have placed talent in almost all functional areas including software engineering, sales, marketing, GTM, talent acquisition, data science, product, and finance. 

When I’m not working, you’ll find me on the golf course or hanging out with my wife and two kids.

I founded DRH Search in 2019 to provide recruiting solutions specifically focused on early-stage startups.  I've been lucky enough to partner with some amazing founders and hiring managers at startups across the country from seed to Series B and have placed talent in almost all functional areas including software engineering, sales, marketing, GTM, talent acquisition, data science, product, and finance.

 

When I’m not working, you’ll find me on the golf course or hanging out with my wife and two kids.

I founded DRH Search in 2019 to provide recruiting solutions specifically focused on early-stage startups.  I've been lucky enough to partner with some amazing founders and hiring managers at startups across the country from seed to Series B and have placed talent in almost all functional areas including software engineering, sales, marketing, GTM, talent acquisition, data science, product, and finance.

 

When I’m not working, you’ll find me on the golf course or hanging out with my wife and two kids.

~ David Hanley

 ~ David Hanley

Services

Reliable expertise to drive your greatest success

Our Process

Real results that drive growth

We make it easier to land the role that actually fits

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01

Discovery & Role Calibration

Let’s talk goals, skills, and what a great fit really looks like for you.

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Targeted Matching & Support

We’ll surface the 2–3 roles worth your time — not 20 noise-filled intros.

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Interview & Offer Support

We prep you with context, coaching, and insights that give you an edge

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  • I have to say this has been the best experience I’ve had so far in working with a recruiter. I’ve truly appreciated your efforts so far!

    Safwaan Menk

    Head of Sales @ GameNite

  • I’m absolutely loving this job. It’s such a perfect fit; thanks so much for finding me and making the intro.

    Alexander Watts

    Founding Engineer @ Kino AI

  • I worked with David during my last job search. Often when working with recruiters I feel like I'm being sold to, but working with David felt a lot more like collaborating with a close colleague on a shared project. I highly recommend him as a recruiter.

    Ben Dauer

    Principal Software Engineer @ Hometap

  • Thanks for all the help David! You were fantastic to work with. Will absolutely refer any of my buddies who are looking to work with you!

    Berkley Nahum

    Software Engineer @ Replo

  • I have to say this has been the best experience I’ve had so far in working with a recruiter. I’ve truly appreciated your efforts so far!

    Safwaan Menk

    Head of Sales @ GameNite

  • I’m absolutely loving this job. It’s such a perfect fit; thanks so much for finding me and making the intro.

    Alexander Watts

    Founding Engineer @ Kino AI

  • I worked with David during my last job search. Often when working with recruiters I feel like I'm being sold to, but working with David felt a lot more like collaborating with a close colleague on a shared project. I highly recommend him as a recruiter.

    Ben Dauer

    Principal Software Engineer @ Hometap

  • Thanks for all the help David! You were fantastic to work with. Will absolutely refer any of my buddies who are looking to work with you!

    Berkley Nahum

    Software Engineer @ Replo

  • I have to say this has been the best experience I’ve had so far in working with a recruiter. I’ve truly appreciated your efforts so far!

    Safwaan Menk

    Head of Sales @ GameNite

  • I’m absolutely loving this job. It’s such a perfect fit; thanks so much for finding me and making the intro.

    Alexander Watts

    Founding Engineer @ Kino AI

  • I worked with David during my last job search. Often when working with recruiters I feel like I'm being sold to, but working with David felt a lot more like collaborating with a close colleague on a shared project. I highly recommend him as a recruiter.

    Ben Dauer

    Principal Software Engineer @ Hometap

  • Thanks for all the help David! You were fantastic to work with. Will absolutely refer any of my buddies who are looking to work with you!

    Berkley Nahum

    Software Engineer @ Replo

  • I have to say this has been the best experience I’ve had so far in working with a recruiter. I’ve truly appreciated your efforts so far!

    Safwaan Menk

    Head of Sales @ GameNite

  • I’m absolutely loving this job. It’s such a perfect fit; thanks so much for finding me and making the intro.

    Alexander Watts

    Founding Engineer @ Kino AI

  • I worked with David during my last job search. Often when working with recruiters I feel like I'm being sold to, but working with David felt a lot more like collaborating with a close colleague on a shared project. I highly recommend him as a recruiter.

    Ben Dauer

    Principal Software Engineer @ Hometap

  • Thanks for all the help David! You were fantastic to work with. Will absolutely refer any of my buddies who are looking to work with you!

    Berkley Nahum

    Software Engineer @ Replo

Impact

Real results that drive growth

With a sharp focus on quality, fit, and long-term success, we’ve made a measurable difference for both startups and candidates.

95%

Offer acceptance rate

30 Days

Average time-to-hire

90%+

Retention after 12 months

100%

Client return rate

50+

Hires made

10+

Companies trust us

95%

Offer acceptance rate

95%

Acceptance rate

30 Days

Average time-to-hire

30 Days

Usual hire time

90%+

Retention after 12 months

90%+

Retention

100%

Client return rate

100%

Client return rate

50+

Hires made

50+

Hires made

10+

Companies trust us

10+

Companies trust us

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Let's Connect

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If you’re exploring your next chapter — especially one that’s hard to find on your own — we’d love to hear from you

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